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Aging in the Amish community

E M Andreoli1, J S Miller

  • 1Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA, USA.

Nursingconnections
|January 12, 1999
PubMed
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Aging among the Old Order Amish in Lancaster County is shaped by religious beliefs. The community provides elders with respect and care, relying on internal support systems rather than external resources.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Religious Studies

Background:

  • The Old Order Amish community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, presents a unique cultural context for studying aging.
  • Understanding the experiences of elderly Amish individuals offers insights into culturally specific aging processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experience of aging from the perspective of elderly individuals within the Old Order Amish community.
  • To investigate the influence of religious beliefs and community practices on elder care and well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research approach utilizing personal interviews.
  • Data collection involved interviewing elderly Amish members and individuals knowledgeable about the community.

Main Results:

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  • Religious beliefs and practices are central to the Amish lifestyle and significantly influence the aging experience.
  • Elders receive comprehensive care, respect, and affection from the entire community, not solely from family.
  • The community generally avoids external resources, demonstrating strong internal support networks for the elderly.

Conclusions:

  • The findings highlight the profound impact of faith and community cohesion on the aging process among the Old Order Amish.
  • The study underscores the sustainability of traditional, community-based elder care models within specific cultural groups.